H'ween ideas for 2020, holiday forecast, jelly-making guide!

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, October 30, 2020



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caldron

Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the caldron boil and bake.
–William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

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Halloween 2020
Halloween 2020

Halloween is always celebrated on October 31 so the day of the week changes each year. Find the day of Halloween each year plus this holiday’s fascinating history (it may surprise you!). We also have a bagful of Halloween treats for you from delicious recipes, cool crafts, poetry, and fun...
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How To Entirely Empty Your Bowels Every Morning - Top Surgeon Explains How

Dr. Steven Gundry Reveals How To Defeat The War In Your Stomach.  Learn More >>
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October 2020 Forecast: Not-So-Scary Halloween Weather
October 2020 Forecast: Not-So-Scary Halloween Weather

Find out if Halloween weather will bring a trick or treat this year. Here’s our October 2020 weather forecast from Michael Steinberg, Old Farmer’s Almanac meteorologist.
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Wondering about the date and significance of the Full Cold Moon?

Celebrate December’s Full Cold Moon with our 2021 Moon Calendar! This calendar will answer all your questions with fascinating lunar facts and moonlit folklore!
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Spooky Sky: We Dare You to Go Out!
Spooky Sky: We Dare You to Go Out!

The Sun is setting earlier and earlier: It’s really dark. The leaves are dropping quickly now, so barren branches now tremble in the wind. And yes, even that wind is generally stronger during the cold months.
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Light up your home under the Full Moon—Special 50% off Sale!

Special 50% off Moon Shiners Sun-Powered Lids! Display your favorite treasures with illumination in our Moon Shiners. The design possibilities are endless! Create unique displays of photos, mementos, or found objects.
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How to Make Jelly: 7 Easy Jelly Recipes
How to Make Jelly: 7 Easy Jelly Recipes

Perhaps the prettiest sight in the kitchen is homemade jelly. There is nothing like a row of translucent, stained-glass jars full of colorful jelly. Learn how to make jelly at home with this beginner’s guide, including tips on water-bath canning for storage. Plus, see our ...
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What's the best book for kids who are always bored?

Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities in The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids, Vol. 8! Whether your kiddos are reading on their own or you’re reading with them, The Almanac for Kids provides plenty of intriguing stories for anyone who’s a kid at heart!
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5 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to the Time Change
5 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to the Time Change

For some of us, the clock change when Daylight Saving Time begins or ends is a minor inconvenience. For others, it triggers underlying health issues. Here’s information on how long it takes for your body to adjust to a time change as well as five quick tips to help you adjust...
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2021 Almanac Gardening Club

Introducing The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Club—Become a Member Today and Save 43%! Includes our new book Gardening for Everyone.
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